Public Meeting Minutes: August 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular

A. Public Hearing: Student Fees Policy

Discussion: President AJ Johnson opened the ESU1 Student Fee Public Hearing at 5:25 p.m. No members of the public were present. The Hearing closed at 5:28 p.m.

B. Notification of Open Meetings Law

Discussion: At the beginning of the meeting, President AJ Johnson announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is available at the meeting site and included electronically in the E-Meeting agenda.

C. Roll Call*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Tabitha Gilsdorf, to excuse the absence of Kimberly Snyder. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Snyder: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

D. Consent Agenda*

D.1. Previous Minutes (copy attached)

D.2. Financial Reports

D.2.a. Revenue Report/Treasurer's Report

D.2.b. Cash Summary/Expenditure Report

D.3. Bills for August

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jean Dorcey, seconded by Amy Brand, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided (June 9 Minutes, June & July Financial Reports, July bills of $1,200,435.84, August bills of $1,219,142.20 and the Administrator's Report). After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

D.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

D.4.a. ESU1 All-Staff Day

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared about All Staff Day held on August 5th.

D.4.b. Superintendent Changes in ESU1

Discussion: Administrator provided a list of Superintendent changes at ESU1 district schools.

D.4.c. Conference Attendance

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided an update on recent professional development activities and conferences attended.

E. Public Comment

F. Student Fee Policy*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Robert Hayes, seconded by Kimberly Snyder, to approve the Student Fee Policy as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

G. Anti-Bullying Policy*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Amy Brand, to approve the Anti-Bullying policy as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

H. Hot Lunch Program Appointment*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Kimberly Snyder, seconded by Josiah Boneschans, to appoint Casey Hurner as the hot lunch hearing officer and Monica Warner as the lunch program manager for the Tower School Hot Lunch program. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

I. September 2026 board meeting

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Josiah Boneschans, seconded by Tabitha Gilsdorf, to conduct the next board meeting on the third Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30pm. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

J. Additional August Expenditures*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Mrs Susan Strahm, seconded by Jean Dorcey, to authorize Administrator Heimann to approve General fund and grant fund expenditures on or before August 31 and to report such expenditures to the board. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

K. Tower School Property

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided an update on the Tower Property.

L. NASB Area Membership Meeting

Discussion: Nebraska School Boards Association area membership meeting is in South Sioux City on August 26.

M. Personnel*

M.1. Consider, discuss, and take necessary action on employee contracts and personnel changes.

M.1.a. Resignation(s)

Discussion:

Maria Dean, Tower Paraprofessional effective July 31
Robin Kruger, Tower Paraprofessional effective July 31
Kim Bruns, Tower Paraprofessional effective July 31
Taylor Swanson, Tower Paraprofessional effective August 3

M.1.b. New Hire(s)

M.1.c. Contract Change(s)

M.1.d. Termination(s)

N. Adjournment

Discussion: As there were no additional Agenda items, President AJ Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:02 p.m.

August 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular

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